Fire Safety & Ageing: Singapore’s recent fatal blazes have spotlighted how elderly residents can be trapped by clutter and limited control, after multiple deaths in HDB flats since late July. Fraud Watch: Police arrested a woman linked to the alleged “Fun Coffee” crypto ponzi, where victims say withdrawals stopped after the app went offline—echoing losses reported across Singapore, Hong Kong and Macau. ASEAN in Focus: Singapore’s High Commissioner Simon Wong marked ASEAN Day with the first-ever ASEAN flag illumination at Delhi’s Qutub Minar, alongside fresh India-Singapore foreign office talks. National Day Culture & Lifestyle: New Bahru’s long-awaited full roster is set to celebrate with an open house and heritage tours, turning a former school and factory into a weekend of food, music and workshops. Learning & Research: NUS Business Analytics Centre received a record S$1.5m gift to grow AI talent and research, reinforcing Singapore’s push to blend business, data and responsible AI. Regional Talent Strategy: Malaysia launched MyHeart Global Connect to coordinate overseas talent and strengthen local capability, with Singapore-based Malaysians among the audience. Tech & Travel Buzz: A debate is brewing over “coolcations” versus “hotcations,” as travel trends shift with heat and crowding.